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Jackson Merrill debuts for Padres

San Diego's No. 2 prospect makes the roster after impressive spring

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New role

After changing positions from a lifelong SS to the OF, Merrill got comfortable quickly

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Before long, it looked like Merrill had been playing CF for far more than a few weeks

February 27, 2024

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Seoul Series debut

He was the 4th Opening Day starting CF age 20 or younger since 1969 (Don Hahn, Ken Griffey Jr., Andruw Jones)

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March 20, 2024

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First of many

Merrill picked up his 1st career hit in Seoul -- 6,900 miles from his hometown of Baltimore

March 21, 2024

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RBI No. 1

Merrill picked up his 1st RBI on a double

March 31, 2024

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First long ball

Merrill took Kyle Gibson deep on April 1

April 1, 2024